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Aortic Valve Disease Program

At Temple, patients find some of the latest in minimally invasive and hybrid surgical techniques for treating aortic valve disease. Our physicians are dedicated to pioneering treatments and comprehensive care that gets patients back to enjoying their lives.

A Specialized Approach to Treating Aortic Valve Disease

Aortic valve disease, a malfunction or obstruction of the valve that regulates blood flow between the heart and the aorta, can lead to heart failure, infection and even death if left untreated. Whether through catheter-based aortic valve repair procedures or simply helping patients reduce the risk of infection, our multidisciplinary team can manage even the most complex valve disease.

Our team is committed to working with primary providers and helping patients and their caregivers understand their options. In addition, patients receive educational support so they can participate fully in their care. Our dedicated specialists include:

Cardiovascular Surgeons

Interventional Cardiologists

General Cardiologists

Cardiovascular Imaging Specialists

Cardiac Anesthesiologists

Advancing Minimally Invasive Care

Authorities on many of the newest treatment methods, we are constantly finding ways to improve them: at Temple, between 85 and 90 percent of all aortic procedures are done with minimally invasive techniques, meaning often a shorter hospital stay and less recovery time for the patient.

At age 84, James discovered that his aortic valve was damaged and needed to be replaced. Having undergone open heart surgery for another condition years before, James had already experienced a lengthy and painful recovery process, and did not want to endure another traditional procedure. Instead, he came to the Temple Heart & Vascular Institute for a minimally-invasive treatment option - transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Last fall Brian S., a 71-year- old retired school bus driver from the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia, had difficulty breathing. Suffering from congestive heart failure, he could barely do anything. He visited several other area hospitals, but was not satisfied until he went to Jeanes Hospital—just 12 minutes from his home.

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